A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2350493 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2351881 epoch_slot_no: 19081 block_no: 2350383 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2472 time: 2019-03-22 07:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf667d8eb298b823ccf044eb03f15c7bd0271c470b3d9e90332b3b95359d8bbdeBlock Operator
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